All show soft, when it comes to close racing.
This horse looks a bit of a "screw,"—
There, Goschen, no need for grimacing.
I mean no offence; he's well trained, and might win;
But—well, backers seem cautious in planking their tin.
Trainer.
Humph! Pencillers have been at work;
They'll muck the nag's chance, if they're able.
Fatty Caine—the fanatical shirk!—
Seems inclined to abandon the Stable.